July 2017
Over 5000 Prisoners Await Approval of 'Death Penalty Mitigation'
The Iranian Parliament is considering a plan to mitigate the death penalty for drug offenses, potentially saving over 5000 prisoners from execution. This change is…
11 Members and Supporters of 'Erfan Halqe' Arrested in Najafabad, Isfahan
11 members and supporters of the Erfan Halqe network were arrested in Najafabad, Isfahan, by the IRGC. This follows ongoing tensions surrounding the founder, Mohammad…
Iran Human Rights Organization: 239 Executions in the Past Six Months
The Iran Human Rights Organization reported 239 executions in Iran over the last six months, with only a fraction reported by official media. A parliamentary…
Judiciary Commission's Request to Halt Executions of Drug Traffickers
The Iranian Judiciary Commission has requested a temporary halt to the executions of drug traffickers until a new bill changing penalties is approved. This proposal,…
Amnesty International: Increase in Refugee Deaths in the Mediterranean Linked to EU Policies
Amnesty International has linked the increase in refugee deaths in the Mediterranean to the European Union's failed policies, particularly its agreements with Libya. The organization…